I first watched this video like a year ago, I just came back now to watch it again. About to head to Lowe’s now to get blocks and build this in my back yard!
Indeed, you're right. Implementing those measures would undoubtedly extend its lifespan. However, it's important to note that when I initially constructed this pit, it wasn't intended to be a permanent fixture. Its purpose was to serve as a temporary and readily assembled pit for burning brush and dead trees from our woods. After completing the brush project, which should take approximately another 1-2 years, I intend to replace this fire pit with a stone patio. The patio will feature a curved retaining wall for seating and a stone fire pit. If my back can manage the labor, I plan to source most of the rocks from the property.
@@Vermontingthis is my goal also in my Michigan backyard. It looks like a forest and I assumed the best way to start ridding the brush and trees is simply to just burn it. I’ll make my fire pit JUST like yours and tag you in my finished project. Thank you.
It’s easier to do it quick and in two or three years just throw it together again. It’s a lot of labor for older people or individuals with really bad backs.
Take it from an old man. The problem everyone experiences with crumbling blocks is because the blocks are not "cinder" blocks" they are concrete blocks. Back in the day cinder blocks were made to withstand heat. When concrete came on the scene that's when flue liners became necessary because concrete blocks can't withstand the heat. I don't think anyone manufactures a true cinder block.
All you did was lay cinders. You eyballed it and never leveled it. You didn't put firebrick inside nor did you cement them in, so in a year or two you'll need to disassemble and do it again. Take your time, do it right the first time and you won't have to replace like this guy had to.
There's those that do and those that say they will do, I've built many fire pit this way, rarely have failures, if your worried, backfill the holes with blue chip for better thermal mass making for less likely expansion cracks, no need for firebrick or inserts, hell, it only needs to be as level as ya want it
I first watched this video like a year ago, I just came back now to watch it again. About to head to Lowe’s now to get blocks and build this in my back yard!
radical! Hope you enjoy it.
Building this now as gift! This is a great video. Thanks for sharing. ✌🏿
That is so cool! Thanks for watching. :)
Can’t wait to build mine tomorrow just waiting for my blocks to get delivered
How did it turn out?
I built one about 2 years ago, still going strong, no cracks, i even painted it.
What'd you paint it with?
Good job brother!👍🏾
Thank you!
Nice Fire pit! I think we will try to build one similar to yours.
Great job!
Damn that looks good!!
really nice video - thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Good job! I would like to have one built in my backyard too.
Looks pro.
Looks like a great project!! How did u dispose of the broken cinder blocks?
What kind of retaining wall caps are you putting on those cinder blocks? Will those withstand alot if heat?
Would I have to get in touch with the state to see if u can build this in my back yard
Depends on where you live I suppose. Don't have to worry about permission out here in rural Vermont.
Man great music taste
Love the beard brother
Thanks
Great job
Thank you!
If you mortared it and poured concrete or sand in the holes or just filled it with dirt, wouldn't it last longer?
Indeed, you're right. Implementing those measures would undoubtedly extend its lifespan. However, it's important to note that when I initially constructed this pit, it wasn't intended to be a permanent fixture. Its purpose was to serve as a temporary and readily assembled pit for burning brush and dead trees from our woods. After completing the brush project, which should take approximately another 1-2 years, I intend to replace this fire pit with a stone patio. The patio will feature a curved retaining wall for seating and a stone fire pit. If my back can manage the labor, I plan to source most of the rocks from the property.
@@Vermontingthis is my goal also in my Michigan backyard. It looks like a forest and I assumed the best way to start ridding the brush and trees is simply to just burn it. I’ll make my fire pit JUST like yours and tag you in my finished project. Thank you.
Nice beard man
It’s easier to do it quick and in two or three years just throw it together again. It’s a lot of labor for older people or individuals with really bad backs.
Take it from an old man. The problem everyone experiences with crumbling blocks is because the blocks are not "cinder" blocks" they are concrete blocks. Back in the day cinder blocks were made to withstand heat. When concrete came on the scene that's when flue liners became necessary because concrete blocks can't withstand the heat. I don't think anyone manufactures a true cinder block.
yes I was surprised he did it with cinderblock again
Are the caps necessary to put on top of the cinder blocks?
Not necessarily. I like them for the aesthetic mainly to close the holes of the cinder blocks.
@@Vermonting thank you. I’m going to do this project with all the cinder blocks that i didn’t use. TFS
Should have used solid concrete blocks,will last for many years!
All you did was lay cinders. You eyballed it and never leveled it. You didn't put firebrick inside nor did you cement them in, so in a year or two you'll need to disassemble and do it again. Take your time, do it right the first time and you won't have to replace like this guy had to.
There's those that do and those that say they will do, I've built many fire pit this way, rarely have failures, if your worried, backfill the holes with blue chip for better thermal mass making for less likely expansion cracks, no need for firebrick or inserts, hell, it only needs to be as level as ya want it
Exactly right, should have used solid concrete blocks,will last for many years!
He didn't want it to last several years, just 1-2. This is perfect for that.
Seriously!!! I built a better one 30 years back. Without any manmade material other than an axe and a shovel.